Paul Button Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Paul Button was born on Tuesday, April 6, 1943 in Natchez, MS and passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in Alexandria, LA. He was a riverboat captain, welder, carpenter, detroit diesel mechanic, and entrepreneur which earned him the proud title of Jack-of-all-Trades. He was preceded in death by his father - Claude Howard Button; mother - Leola Alphie Anthony Button; a brother; and 2 sisters. Mr. Paul Button is survived by his wife of 56 years - Carolyn Chandler Button of Ferriday, LA; 2 daughters - Paula Button Coats & husband Ray of College Station, TX and Pauline Button Moore & husband Seth of Midland, TX; 1 son - Army Major Paul Steven Button & wife Mary of Fort Campbell, KY; 10 grandchildren - Elizabeth Blaney Antonelli & husband Gregoire of Paris, France, Alfred Ray Coats III “Trey” & wife Melanie of Houston, TX, Rebecca Coats of Austin, TX, Sarah Bearden & fiance Eddie Compean of Huntsville, TX, Shelby Button of Savannah, GA, Caitlin Coats of Dallas, TX, Chelsea Button of Savannah, GA, Ashton Moore of Midland, TX, Peyton Moore of Midland, TX, and Darcy Button of Springfield, IL; 1 great-grandson- Alfred Ray Coats, IV “AC”; a brother - Jimmy Button & wife Nita of Natchez, MS; and a sister - Susie Boyler of Natchez, MS. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews including Thomas & Debbie Bolyer, Edward & Ginger Bolyer, and Travis & Lisa Morace with whom he had a very special bond. Pallbearers will be Major Paul Steven Button, Trey Coats, Ashton Moore, Peyton Moore, Thomas Boyler, Travis Morace, Ray Coats, and Seth Moore. The family would like to receive friends on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Comer Funeral Home from 12 noon until service time at 1:00PM. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.comerfh.com In lieu of flowers, Mr. Button always said he wanted donations be made to the Berean Children’s Home, 1180 Berea Trail SE, Bogue Chitto, MS 39620.

Paul Button

April 6, 1943 - May 2, 2018

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